๐ฐ๐ท South Korea
Nike ยท Official
Search 2026 shirt โ
VS
๐ฎ๐ท Iran
Majid ยท Carryover kit
โก Quick Verdict
The most consistently played AFC rivalry of the past 30 years. Nike South Korea red faces Iran's Team Melli white in a fixture that defines Asian football qualifying.
South Korea and Iran have met more times in AFC qualifying than almost any other Asian fixture. The rivalry is intense, the matches are usually close, and both sides are regular World Cup qualifiers.
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| Category | ๐ฐ๐ท South Korea | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nike | Majid |
| Primary Colour | Red | #ffffff |
| Away Colour | Navy | Green-led away strip with white notes and clean performance styling. |
| Group | A | G |
| Kit Status | Official | Carryover kit |
| Star Players | Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, Kim Min-jae | Mehdi Taremi, Sardar Azmoun, Alireza Jahanbakhsh |
| Home Kit Notes | Powerful red shirt with crisp white notes and subtle modern patterning. | White home shirt with green and red detailing rooted in national colours. |
๐๏ธ Most Classic
๐ฎ๐ท Iran
Iran's white-and-red is the older and more historically established Asian template.
Explore Iran's kit โ๐ฅ Boldest Design
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea
Bright red Nike South Korea is the more attention-grabbing kit on broadcast.
Explore South Korea's kit โ๐ Best for Neutrals
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea
South Koreaโs red design gives neutrals the bolder visual choice beside Iranโs white carryover.
Explore South Korea's kit โ๐ Everyday Pick
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea
South Koreaโs current red release is the evidence-backed 2026 option; Iran are wearing an older official carryover.
Explore South Korea's kit โContinue the shirt debate
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